
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Bay Neighborhood of Alameda, CA (80 Rentals)


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South Shore

Ballena Village Apartment Homes

Summer House

ArtHaus Central

Garden Court Apartments

Marine View Apartment Homes

1423 Caroline St

470 Cola Ballena
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1311 Webster St

540 Pacific Ave

1630 9th St

524 Buena Vista Ave

811 Buena Vista Ave

Eagle Village

457 Santa Clara Ave

727 Haight Ave

724 Central Ave

463-1/2 Central Ave
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516 Buena Vista Ave

919 Central Ave

1428 9th St

767 Taylor Ave

922 Central Ave

706 Buena Vista Ave

1612 Concordia St

772 Haight Ave

315 Cypress

336 Lincoln Ave
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816 Lincoln Ave

410 Santa Clara Ave

1812 3rd St

647 Taylor Ave

1820 3rd St

1617 8th St

1527 8th St

1719A 1719B Chapin St

1512 Mozart St

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1011 Taylor Ave

1821 8th St

549 Palace Ct

930-930A & 932 Lincoln Ave

South Shore Beach and Tennis Club Condominium

838 Santa Clara Ave

1423 Caroline St

443 Central Ave

753 Lincoln Ave

1448 Caroline St
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Ballena Bay, Alameda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballena Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballena Bay Studio Apartments | $2,783 | $2,442 | $3,057 |
| Ballena Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $1,985 | $3,569 |
Ballena Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,921 | $1,919 | $4,620 |
| Ballena Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,122 | $2,514 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ballena Bay Neighborhood of Alameda, CA.
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Largest Available Ballena Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Ballena Bay area of San Francisco, CA is found at South Shore and is listed at 1,220 square feet priced from $3,711. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore | The Park | 1,220 Sq Ft | $3,711 |
| Point Alameda | G plan | 1,035 Sq Ft | $3,175 |
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 910 Sq Ft | $2,675 |
| ArtHaus Central | 2 Bed/ 1.0 Bath | 900 Sq Ft | $2,998 |
| Summer House | B1E | 871 Sq Ft | $2,390 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | 2 BR | 770 Sq Ft | $2,595 |
| Bay Vista | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $2,850 |
Cheapest Available Ballena Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Ballena Bay of San Francisco, CA is the B1D Model starting from $2,342 at Summer House. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Ballena Bay is currently $2,921. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Summer House | B1D | $2,342 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | 2 BR | $2,595 |
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $2,675 |
| Bay Vista | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,850 |
| ArtHaus Central | 2 Bed/ 1.0 Bath | $2,998 |
| Point Alameda | G plan | $3,175 |
| South Shore | The Park | $3,711 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBallena Bay, Alameda, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Ballena Bay is $2,921.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ballena Bay is a 1,220 square feet unit starting from $3,711 at South Shore.
What is the average size for Ballena Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Ballena Bay is currently 1,180 sq ft.
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